🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
The triethanolamine salt of cocoyl glutamic acid. It is an exceptionally mild, highly soluble surfactant that creates a rich, creamy lather even in hard water, leaving the skin perfectly balanced.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Removes oil and dirt safely, avoids post-wash tightness, and stabilizes foam.
💡 Pro Tip
Often used to buffer and soften harsher primary surfactants.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
TEA is highly toxic.
The Science
Cosmetic grade TEA-compounds are strictly regulated and considered extremely safe for rinse-off products.